Founding Members

Mr. Kent FORD

Kent Ford is from United States and is a Economist. He is one of the founders of FIAA. Mr. Ford, except being the first President of FIAA was in charge for different economic development projects of WB presence in Albania.

Mr. Pierre SEMAAN

Pierre Semaan is from Lebanon and is a Marketing & Economics graduate gaining his degree from Oxford University, England. He is one of the founders of FIAA. After Mr. Ford left Albania, Mr. Semaan continued as the President of FIAA for 5 years appart his position as the Administrative Manager of Seament Albania, which is the largest manufacturing cement company in the Region.

Mr. Bennet MANNING

Bennet Manning is from United States and is the owner of Melrose Investment Group, a property development company. He is one of the founders of the Foreign Investors Association of Albania.

Mr. Tom LODGE

Mr. Tom Lodge is a New Zealander and has an extensive background in Manufacturing, Distribution, Product Development, Marketing, Exporting and Business Advisory Services. Mr. Lodge is as well one of the founders of the Foreign Investors Association of Albania.

FIAA IN A FEW WORDS

The Foreign Investors Association is the most important business association in Albania, operating mainly as a supporter and facilitator of foreign investors in the country. The organization operates through a membership scheme and offers various business services to foreign investors. FIAA represents the largest and most prominent businesses operating in various sectors of Albanian economy with the main aim to cooperate with the government and other institutions for a better investment climate and favorable socializing atmosphere in order to attract more foreign investors in Albania.

NEWSLETTER

One of Foreign Investors of Albania Association’s main cores is to keep well informed and to provide important data for its members and its wide network. The FIAA sends quarterly informative business newsletters per annum, and sometimes newsletters that contain important reports or announcements for events organized by FIAA. Your subscription data will always be protected and will never be used by our organization or any third party involved in the process of delivering newsletters or announcements. Join us, be always informed about our activity.